William Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British satirist compering for popularity with Charles Dickens. “The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly to you: laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly companion:Continue reading “Passage of the Day: William Thackeray’s “Vanity Fair””
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Beware Long Nappers!
Long naps may be bad for health Date:August 26, 2020Source:European Society of CardiologySummary:Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But in newly presented research, scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky.Share: FULL STORY Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity.Continue reading “Beware Long Nappers!”
“Nitro Rush”: Seen this Before?
I am not quite certain why Breaking Glass Pictures in the United States has picked up a 2016 Quebec produced film for distribution? Is COVID hitting film production so badly the film vault must be scrounged for 5-year-old films for distribution? As far as films go there is not much creativity or originality in thisContinue reading ““Nitro Rush”: Seen this Before?”
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of the Buddha”: The Importance of Pausing
“Pausing is the gateway to Radical Acceptance. In the midst of a pause, we are giving room and attention to the life that is always streaming through us, the life that is habitually overlooked. It is in this rest under the bodhi tree that we realize the natural freedom of our heart and awareness. LikeContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of the Buddha”: The Importance of Pausing”
COVID Poetry Corner: “Someone Has to Pay The Price”
Someone Has to Pay The Price Yet another grim fatality statistic for the United Stateswith over 500,000 meeting their final fateshow much longer will this vile viral attack continue hammering the world?when all is overthe blame game will start with a roarwith a particular vengeance for deaths among the poorpoliticians and medicos will be bootedContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Someone Has to Pay The Price””
Canadian Government Update on COVID Vaccination of its Indigenous Population
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities From: Indigenous Services Canada News release February 17, 2021 — Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, case numbers continue to decline,Continue reading “Canadian Government Update on COVID Vaccination of its Indigenous Population”
Your Sleep and COVID
We continue taking a Quebec view of COVID based on a lengthy article in the monthly Quebec magazine “L’actualité (December edition). The number of insomniacs has increased in the past few months notes Charles Morin the chair of research of Canada into sleep troubles who is also a professor at the University of Laval inContinue reading “Your Sleep and COVID”
COVID poetry Corner: “Are you reduced to blatant fear mongering?”
Are you reduced to blatant fear mongering? Yes we are numbed by the politico-medico propaganda campaign(oops I meant public health service messages)what’s several millions spent on public relations firms trying to terrorize our brainbut from these boring and incessant messages it is clear they think we have the brain of a toadand with a televisionContinue reading “COVID poetry Corner: “Are you reduced to blatant fear mongering?””
COVID Poetry Corner: “Just Another Two Weeks”
Just Another Two Weeks Yes our lockdown in Toronto has been extended for another two weeksthe battered spouse and the cancer patient awaiting surgery weepsour Toronto mayor says just be patient until the lockdown expires on March 8thsame old message on my mind is beginning to grate The politico-medicos have us imprisoned behind fear andContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Just Another Two Weeks””
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 6 “Tourism Edging out the Greek Gods!”
Chapter 6 “Tourism Edging out the Greek Gods!” The Island of The Greek Gods was the island of Samos in, of course, Greece and was in the Eastern Aegean some 20 kilometres from the Turkish Coast. Aside from some pirate attacks it had largely been a peaceful island and its inhabitants carried on with lifeContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 6 “Tourism Edging out the Greek Gods!””
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